Expedited SVN Project Specialist (Veterans Reintegration)

Job Description

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission and Project Officer (HREF), and the direct supervision of the National Reintergration and Reconciliation Officer, the Project Specialist will provide specialized support to the implementation of activities and projects IOM Ukraine’s Transition and Recovery Unit (TRU). The incumbent will specialize in veterans reintegration, community stabilization, durable solutions, violence prevention, and similar themes.

Responsibilities

1. Support the Programme and National Officers in the overall planning, implementation and monitoring of project efforts.

2. Assist in the coordinating veterans’ reintegration initiatives  initiatives within the context of the relevant sectors. 

3. Liaise with partner NGOs as well as with relevant national and local working-level government contacts, as necessary, under the guidance of the National Officer.

4. Support the mapping of  veterans’ reintegration programming needs and beneficiaries..

5. Work together with in-house monitoring and evaluation team to devise and implement a monitoring system for for veterans’ reintegration activities.

6. Contribute to the contracting of partner NGOs and the procurement of goods and services.

7. Contribute to regular reporting (IOM internal, IOM external, UN-related, including 3W and situation reporting), correspondence, publication and presentation materials.

8. Provide information gathering management support for veterans’ reintegration programming.

9. Track relevant national developments pertaining to veterans’ reintegration, and analyse, summarize, and present findings. 

10. Organize and/or take part in events related to veterans’ reintegration (meetings, presentations, discussions, visits, etc.).. 

11. Provide inputs and recommend improvements to the planning and delivery of programme activities.

12. Support the development and application of programme visibility and communications.

13. Coordinate the logistics and take part in organization of TRU-related activities and events (meetings, presentations, discussions, visits, etc.).

14. Undertake duty travel within Ukraine, to areas selected for TRU programming, on an as-needed basis.

15. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

• High School diploma/certificate with six years of relevant experience; OR

• Bachelor’s degree (preferably in Political or Social Sciences, International Relations, Development Studies, Migration Studies, Human Rights, Law or related fields) from an accredited academic institution with four years of relevant professional experience.

EXPERIENCE

• Experience working with authorities and civil society;

• Experience working with IDPs/refugees and/or vulnerable populations;

• Experience in community participation and cohesion, is advantageous;

• Experience throughout the project cycle, including project design, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting;

• Experience of working in a UN agency or International NGO is an asset;

• Knowledge of community stabilization, social participation and cohesion, recovery, and similar activities; 

• Ability to implement organizational, administrative and financial control procedures;

SKILLS

• ​​Proven written and spoken communication skills in English and Ukrainian, and Russian when needed; 

• ​Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Excel, and Teams.​

Languages

For this position, fluency in English and Ukrainian is required.

Required Competencies

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.

Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five values:

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
• Integrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
• Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
• Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
• Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.

Core Competencies – behavioral indicators Level 2

• Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
• Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Managing and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
• Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.
• Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Notes

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Please refer to this link for guidance on IOM Job Category.

Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

This selection process may be used to staff similar positions in various duty stations. Recommended candidates will remain eligible to be appointed in a similar position for a period of 24 months.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, security clearances.

IOM has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and IOM, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities.

IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.

IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM e-Recruitment system (for internal candidates link here). The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.

No late applications will be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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